Holiday happenings at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows

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TAHOE, Calif. - Celebrate the holidays at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows with a host of events through Jan. 1Take part in the holiday cheer and enjoy Santa on the slopes, a lineup of merry holiday music, carolers, sleigh rides, a torchlight parade, on-mountain stocking hunt and more.The Village at Squaw Valley sparkles with cheerful holiday lights and shines with festive spirit while guests create lasting memories ice skating, shopping and enjoying mountaintop holiday feasts amid this classic winter wonderland.Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows offer snowtubing and mini snowmobiles, a family East Coast New Year's Eve toast, New Year's Eve fireworks and late-night parties.Olympic gold medalist and chief mountain host Jonny Moseley will be on the slopes skiing with guests for free, Dec. 26-31. For more holiday event details visit squaw.com or skialpine.com or read listings below.Squaw Valley holiday eventsDec. 22Get Outside Festival: In celebration of Squaw Valley's #1 Ski Resort ranking by Outside magazine, Squaw Valley will host a day of grand openings, including the Big Blue Express, Parallel Mountain Sports and The Ledge Board Shop, music by the Gin Blossom and additional festivities all benefiting the Tahoe Fund and the American Himalayan Foundation.• Free Gin Blossoms concert, 2 p.m., KT Base Bar• Grand opening of Parallel Mountain Sports and The Ledge Board Shop, 4-7 p.m.Santa in The Village at Squaw, noon-4 p.m.: Come visit Santa at the Big Chair in The Village at Squaw Valley to take a picture with him and share holiday wishes. Free sleigh rides, 2-5 p.m.: Enjoy a horse drawn ride through the Village this holiday season.Great Basin Carolers, 3-5 p.m.: Enjoy the festive sounds of carolers ushering in the holidays. Grab at hot cocoa and listen to carolers sing your favorite holiday songs.Squaw Valley Institute Presents: Conversations with Soul Surfer Bethany Hamilton, 6:30-9 p.m.: Hear from Bethany Hamilton at Squaw Valley Conference Center as she shares her story and triumph. Tickets are available through Squaw Valley Institute and are $35 for members and $45 for non-members. Tickets are $25 for ages 18 and under.Dec. 23Santa on the Slopes, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Santa is hitting the slopes at Squaw. Make some turns with the big guy.Free sleigh rides, 2- 5 p.m.: Enjoy a horse drawn ride through the Village this holiday season.Great Basin Carolers, 3 -5 p.m.: Enjoy the festive sounds of carolers ushering in the holidays. Grab at hot cocoa and listen to carolers sing your favorite holiday songs.Dec. 24Santa on the Slopes, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Santa is hitting the slopes at Squaw. Make some turns with the big guy.Santa in The Village at Squaw, noon-4 p.m.: Visit Santa at the Big Chair in The Village at Squaw Valley to take a picture with him and share holiday wishes. Great Basin Carolers, 3 -5 p.m.: Enjoy the festive sounds of carolers ushering in the holidays. Grab at hot cocoa and listen to carolers sing your favorite holiday songs.Torchlight Parade, 6 p.m., at the KT Base Bar: Join this holiday favorite viewable from Squaw Valley base area and the Village. A traditional family favorite, the Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade is a beautiful and festive procession of lights. Dec. 25Merry Christmas from Squaw and Alpine!Dec. 26Dawn Patrol, 7:40 a.m., meets at Tram Building. Early morning mountain experience with exclusive access to untouched corduroy or fresh powder depending on the weather.On-Mountain Stocking Hunt, 9 a.m., Shirley, Gold Coast, Mountain Run, Squaw Creek: Find a red stocking hidden on the slopes filled with goodies.Ski with Jonny Moseley, 2-4 p.m. Ski with Chief Mountain Host and Olympic Gold Medalist, Jonny Moseley, 2-4 p.m., meet at Gold Coast Demo CenterDec. 27Dawn Patrol, 7:40 a.m., meets at Tram Building. Early morning mountain experience with exclusive access to untouched corduroy or fresh powder depending on the weather.Live music at the KT Base Bar, 1-4 p.m.Ski with Jonny Moseley, 2-4 p.m. Ski with Chief Mountain Host and Olympic Gold Medalist, Jonny Moseley, 2-4 p.m., meet at Gold Coast Demo CenterMovie showing of Jeremy Jones' "Deeper" and "Further," at the Squaw Valley Conference Center, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Squaw Valley athlete, Jeremy Jones, is a mountain man to the core. Witness his epic excursion to the most remote mountain ranges in the world in his snowboard movie trilogy - Deeper and Further, the first two installments. Meet Jeremy and other incredible athletes during the two showings at Squaw Valley Conference Center.Dec. 28Dawn Patrol, 7:40 a.m., meets at Tram Building. Early morning mountain experience with exclusive access to untouched corduroy or fresh powder depending on the weather.Live music at the KT Base Bar, 1-4 p.m.Ski with Jonny Moseley, 2-4 p.m. Ski with Chief Mountain Host and Olympic Gold Medalist, Jonny Moseley, 2-4 p.m., meet at Gold Coast Demo Center.Guided Moonlight Snowshoe Tour, 5 p.m., leaves from High Camp: Explore Squaw Valley during the spectacular full moon. Experienced guides will lead snowshoe tours to spectacular moonlit views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountain peaks. Fun for all ages and includes rentals. For reservations, call 800-403-0206.Dec. 29Dawn Patrol, 7:40 a.m., meets at Tram Building. Early morning mountain experience with exclusive access to untouched corduroy or fresh powder depending on the weather.Live music at the KT Base Bar, 1-4 p.m.Ski with Jonny Moseley, 2-4 p.m. Ski with Chief Mountain Host and Olympic Gold Medalist, Jonny Moseley, 2-4 p.m., meet at Gold Coast Demo Center.Guided Moonlight Snowshoe Tour, 5 p.m. leaves from High Camp: Explore Squaw Valley during the spectacular full moon. Experienced guides will lead snowshoe tours to spectacular moonlit views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountain peaks. Fun for all ages and includes rentals. For reservations, call 800-403-0206.Movie showing of Jeremy Jones' "Deeper" and "Further," at the Squaw Valley Conference Center, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Squaw Valley athlete, Jeremy Jones, is a mountain man to the core. Witness his epic excursion to the most remote mountain ranges in the world in his snowboard movie trilogy - Deeper and Further, the first two installments. Meet Jeremy and other incredible athletes during the two showings at Squaw Valley Conference Center.Holiday Dinner at High Camp, 6-8:30 p.m. Ride Squaw's Aerial Tram to dinner at High Camp, el. 8,200 feet. This holiday season, enjoy a traditional holiday buffet dinner with Caesar salad, lobster bisque, braised pork shoulder and miso marinated fish served at The Terrace, a premiere Lake Tahoe restaurant, located at High Camp. Dinner is $44 for adults and $29 for children 12 and under, not including Tram ticket. Dec. 30Live music at the KT Base Bar, 1-4 p.m.Ski with Jonny Moseley, 2-4 p.m. Ski with Chief Mountain Host and Olympic Gold Medalist, Jonny Moseley, 2-4 p.m., meet at Gold Coast Demo Center.Holiday Dinner at High Camp, 6-8:30 p.m. Ride Squaw's Aerial Tram to dinner at High Camp, el. 8200 feet. This holiday season, enjoy a traditional holiday buffet dinner with Caesar salad, lobster bisque, braised pork shoulder and miso marinated fish served at The Terrace, a premiere Lake Tahoe restaurant, located at High Camp. Dinner is $44 for adults and $29 for children 12 and under, not including Tram ticket. Dec. 31Family East Coast New Year's Eve Toast at High Camp. Ring in the new year with your family at High Camp. Ride the Aerial Tram to a buffet dinner and an East Coast toast at 9 p.m. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and reservations are required. Price is $59 for adults and $26 for children. Does not include Aerial Tram ticket.Ski with Jonny Moseley, 2-4 p.m. Ski with Chief Mountain Host and Olympic Gold Medalist, Jonny Moseley, 2-4 p.m., meet at Gold Coast Demo Center.New Year's Eve Fireworks, 9 p.m., KT Base Bar: Come on out and enjoy live music and fireworks at the KT Base Bar.New Year's Eve Bash, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m., Olympic House: DJ's and live band including DJ set by Mancub in Bar One and live music by NVO in Plaza Bar. Must be 21 and older.Holiday Celebrations at Alpine Meadows Dec. 22-25Take a lap with Santa on the slopes, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and enjoy festive music, 2-5 p.m. at the Last Chair Bar & Restaurant:• Dec. 22: Peter Joseph Burtt Trio• Dec. 23: Jelly Bread Trio• Dec. 24: Todd HollwayDec. 26-31Ski and ride with Olympic Gold Medalist Jonny Moseley Dec. 26-31. Meet Jonny at the bottom of Summit Six at 9 a.m. for a two-hour mountain tour.Dec. 31Apres Ski New Year's Celebration Celebrate new beginnings at the Alpine Bar this New Year's Eve. Aprs party is the perfect way to jump-start the countdown to midnight. Featuring festive cocktails and live music, the Apres Ski New Year's party invites skiers and riders to celebrate a resolution, bid 2012 farewell, and ring in 2013. Music 2-5 p.m. at the Alpine Bar.